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title: "Liverpool linked with move for Kristoffer Ajer"
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author: "Ste Hoare"
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published: "2020-08-25T13:00:43Z"
modified: "2020-08-25T13:00:43Z"
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# Liverpool linked with move for Kristoffer Ajer

Liverpool have shown an interest in signing Norwegian international defender Kristoffer Ajer from Celtic, according to the usually reliable [Celtic Underground](https://twitter.com/celticrumours/status/1297900416445939713?s=21),

Dejan Lovren left Anfield earlier this summer to make a switch to Zenit and as such, Jurgen Klopp only has three senior centre-backs at his disposal in terms of first-team options; Joe Gomez, Joel Matip and Virgil van Dijk.

As such, it looks like Ajer is one of the players he’s keeping tabs on ahead of the new season.

### Read Liverpool Verdict

Ajer grew up in Norway as a big Liverpool fan, which could make it easier for The Reds to agree personal terms with him if a deal can be struck with Celtic.

However, if Liverpool are looking for a cheap option to come in as a fourth-choice, then Ajer may not be that man.

Despite the impact of the pandemic, Celtic are still said to be in a relatively strong position financially and with Ajer under contract, they have no need to sell him on the cheap.